Overview
My mission, along with the St. Joseph Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences.
Dr. Ortega is highly rated in 52 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Dysferlinopathy.
Dr. Ortega is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) and Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Neuromuscular Medicine). He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Ortega is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
240 W Thomas Rd, Ste 400, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
Barrow Neuromuscular, MS, MDA, Neuro Ophthalmology
My mission, along with the St. Joseph Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Ladha is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pompe Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Ladha is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) and Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Neuromuscular Medicine). Dr. Ladha is currently accepting new patients.
Barrow Neuromuscular, MS, MDA, Neuro Ophthalmology
My mission, along with the Dignity Health Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Shefner is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Shefner is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) and Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Neuromuscular Medicine). Dr. Shefner is currently accepting new patients.
Barrow MAMDC And Barrow Cognitive
Marwan Sabbagh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Sabbagh is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Movement Disorders, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Sabbagh is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology). Dr. Sabbagh is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Erik L. Ortega
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Erik L. Ortega?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Erik L. Ortega by calling their office at 602-406-6262. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Erik L. Ortega a top-rated expert for Myasthenia Gravis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Erik L. Ortega is classified as an Distinguished expert for Myasthenia Gravis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Erik L. Ortega specialize in?
While Dr. Erik L. Ortega is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Myasthenia Gravis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine.
Does Dr. Erik L. Ortega participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Erik L. Ortega has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Myasthenia Gravis. You can view a list of Dr. Erik L. Ortega's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Erik L. Ortega accept my insurance?
Dr. Erik L. Ortega accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 602-406-6262 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Chronic PolyradiculoneuritisDr. Ortega isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.
- DysferlinopathyDr. Ortega isDistinguished. Learn about Dysferlinopathy.
- Guillain-Barre SyndromeDr. Ortega isDistinguished. Learn about Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
- Myasthenia GravisDr. Ortega isDistinguished. Learn about Myasthenia Gravis.
- Advanced
- Andermann SyndromeDr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Andermann Syndrome.
- BeriberiDr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Beriberi.
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth DiseaseDr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Creutzfeldt-Jakob DiseaseDr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.
- Delta-SarcoglycanopathyDr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Delta-Sarcoglycanopathy.
- Distal Myopathy 2Dr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Distal Myopathy 2.
- DystrophinopathyDr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Dystrophinopathy.
- Emery-Dreifuss Muscular DystrophyDr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy.
- Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
- Fukuyama Type Muscular DystrophyDr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Fukuyama Type Muscular Dystrophy.
- Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
- Hereditary Spastic ParaparesisDr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis.
- Inclusion Body MyositisDr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Inclusion Body Myositis.
- L1 SyndromeDr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about L1 Syndrome.
- Limb-Girdle Muscular DystrophyDr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy.
- Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A
- Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B
- Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A
- Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
- Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2C
- Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I
- Miller-Fisher SyndromeDr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Miller-Fisher Syndrome.
- Miyoshi MyopathyDr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Miyoshi Myopathy.
- Myotonic DystrophyDr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Myotonic Dystrophy.
- Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2Dr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2.
- Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
- Paramyotonia CongenitaDr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Paramyotonia Congenita.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- PolymyositisDr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Polymyositis.
- Sensorimotor PolyneuropathyDr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy.
- Septic ArthritisDr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Septic Arthritis.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 11Dr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 11.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 2Dr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 2.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 3ADr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 4Dr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 4.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 5ADr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 7Dr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 7.
- Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome
- Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)Dr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3Dr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.
- Stiff Person SyndromeDr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Stiff Person Syndrome.
- Tomaculous NeuropathyDr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Tomaculous Neuropathy.
- Troyer SyndromeDr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Troyer Syndrome.
- VEXAS SyndromeDr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about VEXAS Syndrome.
- Walker-Warburg SyndromeDr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Walker-Warburg Syndrome.
- X-Linked Dominant Scapuloperoneal Myopathy
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- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Anti-NMDA Receptor EncephalitisDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.
- AstrocytomaDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- Becker Muscular DystrophyDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Becker Muscular Dystrophy.
- Benign Rolandic EpilepsyDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Coenzyme Q Cytochrome C Reductase Deficiency
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Continuous Muscle Fiber Activity Hereditary
- Conversion DisorderDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Conversion Disorder.
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
- DermatomyositisDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Dermatomyositis.
- Distal Median Nerve DysfunctionDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction.
- Duchenne Muscular DystrophyDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
- DysarthriaDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EncephalitisDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Encephalitis.
- EpendymomaDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- EpilepsyDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Foot DropDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- GlioblastomaDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- GliosarcomaDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- HeadacheDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- Hereditary AtaxiaDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Ataxia.
- Horizontal Gaze Palsy with Progressive Scoliosis
- HydrocephalusDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Isaacs' SyndromeDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Isaacs' Syndrome.
- Landau-Kleffner SyndromeDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)Dr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).
- Macrophagic MyofasciitisDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Macrophagic Myofasciitis.
- Memory LossDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- MeningiomaDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- MeningitisDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Meningitis.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- MigraineDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Migraine.
- Mitochondrial Complex 1 DeficiencyDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Mitochondrial Complex 1 Deficiency.
- Mitochondrial Complex 2 DeficiencyDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Mitochondrial Complex 2 Deficiency.
- Mitochondrial Complex 3 DeficiencyDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Mitochondrial Complex 3 Deficiency.
- Mitochondrial Trifunctional Protein Deficiency
- Movement DisordersDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Multifocal Motor NeuropathyDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Multifocal Motor Neuropathy.
- MyositisDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Myositis.
- Myotonia CongenitaDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Myotonia Congenita.
- Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)Dr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Myopathy (NM).
- NeuralgiaDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- Paraneoplastic Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration.
- ParaplegiaDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Paraplegia.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Partial Familial EpilepsyDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Partial Familial Epilepsy.
- Partial SeizureDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Partial Seizure.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Potassium-Aggravated MyotoniaDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Potassium-Aggravated Myotonia.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- Progressive External OphthalmoplegiaDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia.
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- Rasmussen EncephalitisDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Rasmussen Encephalitis.
- SeizuresDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- Spastic ParaparesisDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraparesis.
- SpasticityDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Spasticity.
- Spinal TumorDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Tumor.
- StrokeDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- SubependymomaDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Subependymoma.
- Susac SyndromeDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Susac Syndrome.
- Thoracic Outlet SyndromeDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
- Thymidine Kinase 2 Deficiency (TK2d)Dr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Thymidine Kinase 2 Deficiency (TK2d).
- Tolosa Hunt SyndromeDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Tolosa Hunt Syndrome.